A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.

South Africa has the highest wage inequality in the world, and there is growing interest in remuneration governance and director pay.

MPs in Wellington will examine a bill that would allow New Zealand’s directors to consider ESG issues as part of their company obligations.

Corporate governance that prioritises shareholder profit maximisation is no longer adequate in light of the challenges that society faces.

After a previous trend for independent directors, crisis-hit boards have been appointing more company insiders with firm-specific knowledge.

Allowing dual-class shares on London’s premium market would provide a “higher level of regulatory protections” for minority shareholders, says Min Yan.

Allowing dual-class shares on London’s premium market would provide a “higher level of regulatory protections” for minority shareholders, says Min Yan.

Boards face a formidable piece of new work as the government pushes forward with reforms to corporate reporting.

So called ‘good’ corporations have “not actually changed, at least not in terms of their legal mandates”, claims Joel Bakan.

At a recent webinar digital strategist Clara Durodie called on financial services boards to consider technology as part of an ESG strategy.